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Our scene starts in the world-famous HIP HOUSE. TJ Thompson is currently in shambles. It’s been almost two weeks since he lost the Warrior Rising Championship. He’s had some time to reflect. He’s had some time to think. And we all know that he’s not very good at thinking. He’s been locked in his room ever since losing his championship, and his boys are starting to get worried. The camera moves through the hallways of the HIP HOUSE before stopping at TJ’s room and zooming in on his possibly dead body lying on the bed.

As TJ continues to lay there, we see a hand reach out, shaking him about to try and get his attention.

“TJ? TJ?”

The camera peers upward, revealing Scott Oasis hovering over Thompson with a mixture of annoyance and concern. Oasis can tell that TJ isn’t budging, shaking his head as he tries to figure out what to do.

Scott Oasis: Come the fuck on, TJ! You can’t just be moping on about forever! I get it, you’re still torn up about what happened with your Warrior Rising title. But what is sitting in your bed and crying about it going to do? Trust me, kid! I’ve lost my fair share of championships. I was just like you a long time ago. Got my hands on a singles belt and couldn’t believe it. It was the most valuable thing that I had. Then I lost it and for a second I wasn’t sure what to do. Then I refocused. Then I got angry! I didn’t want to go without for much longer so I went and I took! I decided to be about ACTION, and that mentality at my low point had me bouncing back into three world title reigns! It was the GENESIS of the Big Oasis Brand

Scott Oasis laughs to himself, reminiscing on his success as he looks back down at TJ in the hopes that he’s matching his energy. Nope. TJ is still in his bed, not wanting to get up. Oasis sighs and smacks his teeth.

Scott Oasis: Teej, listen to me. I know you never forget your first big loss, but what is even more memorable is what you do after that. How you move on to bigger things. The Warrior Rising was just a taste of championship gold to get you started. From here you’re going to be on a path much more grand, much more high profile - one that will make me a good chunk of change with my percentage as well! You got to get back on the horse! Return even stronger and get yourself another belt! This is only the beginning! You came out on this scene and in less than a year have developed a name with more clout than some people who walked through the door a decade ago. Shit, you’re ABOVE the place on the card you were at at the time; Big Drip keeps the lights on. The way I see it, losing the Warrior Rising belt is like getting out of a big deal and heading to a major label, you get what I mean? You’re free to take the MAIN EVENT! It’s your time! TJ Thompson is about to get out of this bed, get in the lab, and put in work to become the top man on Proving Ground! What do you say!?

TJ Thompson still does not respond, keeping his head in his pillow.

Scott Oasis: …...My wife Jasmine left some cookies in the kitchen if you want some.

TJ Thompson hops out of bed and daps up Scott Oasis with excitement.

TJ Thompson: Shit, that’s all you had to say! Chocolate chip?

Scott Oasis: There we go. Let’s walk and talk!

Scott Oasis and TJ Thompson exit the bedroom and begin to make their way downstairs of the luxurious HIP HOUSE.

Scott Oasis: I’m telling you TJ, some people might think you’re down and out, but that is exactly what you want. They won’t see it coming when you pop off yet again and prove you’re more than a one hit wonder. I see endless possibilities for you, my man. You’re on the fast rise to becoming a household name. I’m talking about posters. Commercials. Sponsorships. NFTs. Tik Tok songs. You name it! Petey and Sauce are already putting in work as a duo to get that momentum, but you’re working independently right now. You need a second person to help bounce ideas off of as well. To draw that god-tier ability out of you. And that’s why I’m here! I’m so serious about helping you get to that next level TJ - I’m literally partnering with you for my first Project Honor match. That’s the biggest thing in this young company’s history right there; an Oasis match is rarer than a unicorn! It’s a once in a lifetime spotlight, an incredible privilege and I’m gracing it upon you because I want you to have that platform! It’ll be you and I, side by side with the red carpet rolled out and the whole wrestling world watching…..beating down a pair of cosplay dressing bums. The team we got isn’t exactly murderer’s row but they’re a good example of the competition you have TJ. Compared to everyone else you stand out. You’re distinguished, athletic, talented - like a young, ginger, me - and our opponents are just a bunch of circus clowns with bulky physiques and coked up incoherence running through their minds 24/7. What even are their names again?

TJ: Uhh...I think the short form is DRUGS or something. I don’t know. I don’t think anyone who names themselves after something so unholy can even hang with us! You know, I’m really resonating with what you’re saying. I feel you. I knew someone would see our true potential! The entire roster never looked at us like threats, even when I was out here holding gold! Big Drip’s the clear leader in terms of tag teams and even singles, but nobody wants to talk about it! We’ve been disrespected for too long, even though I’m trying to be a nice guy! And I’m still a nice guy! But now I’m a nice guy that’s about to team with a real goat like you! That belt was pretty cool. And I think that I made it cool by holding it myself! But now, I’m off to greener pastures! I could be a world champion! I've done all I can as the Warrior Rising Champ. Now it's time for me to ascend to real greatness! It's also time for cookies.

Scott Oasis: Right this way!

Oasis heads over to the kitchen counter, sliding over a plate stacked full of cookies as he allows TJ to help himself.

Scott Oasis: While you’re off to greener pastures like you said, we must put a lot of these what I like to call “extras” and “hanger-ons” down to pasture. There’s an awful lot of undesirables clogging up the system of Project Honor, eating up time and dimming your shine with their presence. That’s why I’m actually pleased we’re facing this washed ass team that’s practically change the channel status. They’re what I’m talking about! Terry Marshall, Space Lord -- these are failed projects being peddled out by the company which isn’t catching on with ANYBODY and has no business carrying on. No entertainment value. No recognizability. No dimes drawn from them! Just the same one note jokes over and over again. Who even are these people at the end of the day besides a forced trend that wore out its welcome. You though, the people won’t be able to get enough of you. You, Sauce, Petey - the whole gang need to be emphasized over these teams that are bound to fall off! We gotta make room for MORE Big Drip on the airwaves so they gotta go, not like any of them are long for the world of pro wrestling anyway.

TJ Thompson: Huh. I feel ya, man! There's been a lot of teams coming and going. But the one constant is THE BOYS!!! BIG DRIP PRODUCTIONS!!! And I'll say that we have gotten a good amount of time. But once we're done with these bums, the people will only want more! DRUGS or whatever they're called might be the new hot thing. Or...maybe they're not. I don't know. But they'll fade and fizzle out real quick! Unlike us! We might be the most consistent group of guys here. People see us and know what to expect! So DRUGS might be training. They might be studying us. But all that won't be close to enough because we're just built different! There's nothing any team can do when we're on the ball. When we're performing at our peak. And when you're in the ring with us, I know we'll just be that much better! I know some teams just aren't meant to be. I'm a tag champ in some other place so I know that first-hand! I've seen duos that look promising. Factions that start off kicking some mad ass. But in the end, most of the time it never works out! They're just not good enough. They can't get on the same page, maybe. And I can see it in these guys! Sure, they might talk the same. They coordinate their outfits or something. But they're just not us! TJ Thompson and Scott Oasis are just too goated. They can't handle us at our worst, and now that I've been pulled out of this lil sad place, I'm ready to go back to domination! They don't stand a damn chance!

Scott Oasis: You’re goddamn right! Those boys are going to learn a valuable lesson come Proving Ground. It takes more than bright colors and goofball catchphrases to make it in this business. Pumping up your body with steroids and turning yourself into a human juice shop doesn’t compensate for the fact you’re empty headed and void of any substance. They’re an over the top, 80s encoated aesthetic with some vanity muscles, beyond that they’re any other ham’n’egger team. I don’t know how they made it this far; lucking out and getting to share a ring with an international superstar like myself and a hot up and comer like you, TJ. This is the pinnacle of a lot of people’s careers and it’s being used on two guys with a lower peak than Daniel Horror. Oh well. I’ll accept the layup. They’re pretty much a blank canvas for us to present what our brand is all about. A tool for our own hype. That’s the last accolade they can hang their hats on before their luck thins out and vanishes like Terry’s hairline; there’ll be no bandana to cover up this however. From hereon when it comes to media, the only “SEX” I’ll be recognizing is Young Thug. These two are PAST old news; about twenty years out of print.

TJ Thompson: Oh yeaaaaaah, that's what they're called. You're speaking straight facts! I like to think about these kind of matches as freebies. They've seen the state I'm in. And PH decided to be nice to me! But now I'm ready to get back at it. I'm at 100%. I'm back to my goated ways. And they'll all see! Besides, these absolute jobbers aren’t doing much, right? It’s like we’re doing them a favour, getting those two on TV and away from the dark matches. We know we can beat them. Hell, at The Crowning, they ate the pin in a match against our boys Sauce and Petey! But hey, I think I gotta get some air. It's been a long few days in that room. Let's go for a walk, shall we?

Scott Oasis: I like the sound of that, my man! Anything you want.

TJ and Oasis exit the HIP HOUSE and start walking, exchanging banter along the way.

TJ Thompson: Hey, we know about these SEX guys as a team, right? But I don’t think anyone actually knows anything about who they really are? One’s named Space Lord and the other’s named Terry. TERRY?!? I guess they used up all their brain cells on Spacey’s name. I don’t know what type of drugs they could be on, but I definitely don’t believe these hoes came from goddamn space! Who comes from space and decides to go into wrestling? Wouldn’t they be more into world domination or something? I don’t know. Imagine having all that power and decide to spend your time bumping your sweaty chest with other men?!? Seems kinda weird to me. But I know we can take em!

Scott Oasis: They’re nothing to even acknowledge, let alone worry about. If I was tasked with summing those weirdos up, I’d say that they’re what happens when you let a bunch of dementia ridden comic book fans get into a ring. I’ve never thought I’d see two men who are about two hundred fifty pounds a piece find a way to come off as a pair of non threatening geeks. Million dollar physiques with an approach that’ll never let them have even two pennies to rub together. While they show up to our match ready to do their convention show act, we’ll cut off their fun by showcasing the fundamentals; the raw ability that translates to actual tangible accolades.

As they walk, they come across an astonished fan who walks up to them excitedly.

Young Fan: Oh my God you’re Scott Oasis...AND YOU’RE TJ! Gee golly goodness, this is the best day of my life!

Scott Oasis: Enjoy the moment but don’t forget to breathe, kid.

Young Fan: I’m sorry, it’s just...WOW! I bought a trading card of yours just this morning and was going to show some of my friends. Would you sign it? CAN I GET AN AUTOGRAPH, SIR!?

Scott Oasis: Sure thing!

Scott Oasis accepts the trading card of himself, admiring it as he pulls out a pen.

Scott Oasis: The holographic one, you truly are a fan! Who should I make this out to?

Young Fan: My name is Sheamus O’Shamrock, but my slimes call me Shay!

Scott Oasis: Alright then, Shay. Here you go!

Scott Oasis passes the signed trading card to Shay who is jumping up and down with excitement.

Shay: Litty! Boy, Shawn’s going to lose his mind when I pull out this card.

Shay puts the card in his pocket. Scott Oasis and TJ Thompson wave and are ready to walk off until Shay gestures back to them.

Shay: WAIT!! Don’t go yet, please!

Scott Oasis: What is it now? Got another one for me to sign?

Shay: No, sir, I’d like to get a picture with TJ if I could! He’s a friend of mine’s favorite wrestler!

TJ Thompson: A picture with me?

Scott Oasis: Go ahead, TJ. Make Shay’s day. Pass me your phone kid, I’ll take the picture.

Shay passes Oasis his IPhone as TJ Thompson gets in position to take the picture with the young fan. TJ puts his arm on the kid’s shoulder and smiles wide while the wrestling loving youth throws up the set and sticks his tongue out.

Shay: SLATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!

**CLICK.**

Oasis successfully snaps the picture and then passes the phone over to Shay who loves what he sees.

Shay: This is perfect! Thank you, man! God, my homegirl Kaylah is going to think I’m the coolest!! (BAH GAWD IT'S KAYLAH CACSTEEL)

Shay runs off with the phone, sprinting down town like he just chugged a pack full of Monster to show his friends what he just got. Oasis looks to a proud TJ with a knowing grin.

Scott Oasis: Did you like that, TJ? Feel like a big deal? You’ve cultivated one hell of a fanbase, TJ. A loyal following that is dying to see you succeed, who want to reach out to you and value you like a world class champion! The love that one kid showed to you is going to become amplified into the millions with time. Just let me work my magic, giving you the assist so you can make the slam dunk. You’re currently on the road to becoming THE MAN. The kids will look up to you. The ladies won’t get enough of you! And your contemporaries….well they’ll be hating but it’s only because they envy how they can’t come close to matching the DRIP you’ll have surrounding you!

TJ Thompson: Wow! Imagine a whole stadium full of people who all adored me like that one kid! I know I have it in me! I believe in you, Oasis. I trust you to take me places! I used to think that I already was the man. Not gonna lie, I still think I am THE MAN. But that’s not my peak! I can go far and beyond! But you know, it all starts with this one tag match! Well...nah, it started when I was born. BUT IT CONTINUES ON WITH THIS ONE TAG MATCH!!! Big implications for the two of us, and we’re about to get it done with ease! Your debut is about to start off with a bang. I can prove that I know how to win a match when there’s not a title on the line. And we keep going, until we’re all even more rich and famous!

Scott Oasis: That’s the spirit! We’re going UP, UP and UP! No stopping us..unless it’s for another deposit to the bank. Haha!

Scott Oasis and TJ Thompson continue to walk down the streets, giving TJ some more fresh air as the two converse to fade out from the scene